Monday, January 10, 2011

49ers senior reserve center Phil Jones has been declared academically ineligible for the rest of the season.

Jones, who was averaging 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting .558 from the floor. In accordance with the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, no details will be released, according to a statement by the school.

"We are very disappointed to receive this news about Phil," said 49ers head coach Alan Major in the statement. "We will have to stay together as a team and move forward. Phil will still have the opportunity to finish his degree in May."

Charlotte already had lost starting forward Shamari Spears, who was thrown off the team earlier this season. Freshman point guard Luka Voncina also hasn't been able to play because of eligiblity issues with the NCAA.

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How does a kid work his tail off for 4 years, gain a fifth year to play 4 and then not do enough to complete his senior year? Come on Big Phil. Why? How tough is it to maintain 12 hours of academic work?Man, it is tough being a fan of this program.

As a UNCC alum and Niner fan, I'm disappointed. But, any rules that reinforce the 'student' part of being a 'student-athlete' can only be a good thing. Admittedly, it ain't Duke...so being a good player and performing to an academic minimum standard shouldn't be too much to ask.

I think we're seeing these "changes" happening right before us. Some of these guys came to play for Bobby and just aren't responding to Alan. That's fine, once Alan gets more of his players in thing will settle down. Bottom line, classwork before sports.